After starting married life on unemployment benefits and food bank trips, Elliot Cruz and Angella Camacho now scrape by in a Germantown basement apartment with the hope of returning to school.
Queen Anne’s Costs Soar, Strain Housing Aid Programs
Queen Anne’s County, which has seen basic living costs nearly double in 10 years, has so many residents seeking help with housing that it has closed its waiting lists.
Blue Collars Turn Pink in Revival of Southeast Baltimore
In Harbor East, lower-paying service industry jobs have replaced a once-thriving manufacturing economy.
Walmart Wages on Eastern Shore Leave Many Employees Below Poverty Line
Around the country, anti-Walmart campaigns have condemned the giant retailer for paying low wages. But Denton, the Caroline County seat, needs jobs.
Maryland Residents Double Up as Rents Climb
Housing officials and advocacy groups report a sharp increase in people doubling up with relatives or friends, as the high cost of housing puts at economic strain on Maryland residents.
St. Mary’s Defense Industry Pays Handsomely, But Jobs Out of Reach for Many
The defense industry, the biggest employer in St. Mary’s County, provides high salaries for its well-educated employees.
No Money for Doctor Visits in One-Income Household
After being laid off last June, Salvadoran immigrant Blanca Oliva forgoes treatment for her chronic illnesses as she searches for employment.
Unlicensed Child Care: Cheaper, But At What Cost?
Roselyn Tidwell turned to an unlicensed child care provider because she was struggling to pay higher prices charged by licensed providers.
Credit Cards Become Risky Safety Net
Credit cards become safety nets for families struggling to cover basic expenses.
Greenbelt’s Affordable Housing Weathers Market’s Collapse
Built by the federal government during the Great Depression as a suburban sanctuary for low-income families, Greenbelt once again has proven a refuge through an economic crisis of historic proportions